WHO WE ARE

THE OPPORTUNITY

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Refine and implement improvements to our compensation philosophy, structure, and practices that are transparent, equitable, competitive, and sustainable
• Set a standard for excellence across all talent practices; advise and invest ANet’s senior leadership in talent planning processes
• Ensure the ecosystem of talent systems and platforms (e.g. Insperity, Jobvite, SparkHire, CultureAmp, etc.) provide the data necessary for effective decision-making and workforce planning
• Lead org-wide annual workforce planning processes and develop succession planning frameworks in close collaboration with the Financial Planning & Analysis team and with execution support from functional leaders
• Collaborate closely with the Office of the CEO to ensure ANet’s core values and anti-racist priorities are integrated org-wide through all talent frameworks, systems, practices, and policies
• Annually review and recommend revisions to ANet’s Total Value Proposition, including all benefits options, flexibility, professional development, and compensation, to position ANet as an employer of choice for top-caliber talent
• Cultivate authentic relationships with internal stakeholders and serve as a strategic mentor in navigating talent-related challenges
• Refine and implement a multi-year talent strategy that supports ANet's mission, growth goals, financial sustainability, and commitment to equity and anti-racism

• Coach, provide strategic guidance, and work through a team of talent professionals, connecting their work to organizational priorities and business needs to maintain effective leadership and execution of their respective areas of subject matter expertise
• Cultivate strong cross-functional collaboration and communication through the facilitation of effective cross-team engagements and sustainable workflow systems that improve the employee experience
• Ensure the ongoing engagement and growth of the Talent Team through consistent performance management and professional development strategies, including regular check-ins, clear performance reviews, and growth/stretch opportunities
• Provide quarterly talent updates for senior leadership and the Board of Directors with high-level data and analysis across all talent functions to facilitate transparency, shared ownership and to inform organizational planning, execution, and decision making
• Oversee Talent budget, including paying invoices, monthly review of actuals to budget, and annual review of and request for personnel and non-personnel expenses

• Performance management, professional development, workforce planning, and systems
• Lead org-wide performance management processes, tools, and resources for effective goal setting, middle and end-of-year reviews, and consolidation of findings for assessment
• Leverage org-wide data to design a curriculum and oversee the delivery of People Manager trainings and Talent Development to address performance needs and increase the impact, effectiveness, and equity of management and staff throughout the organization
• Human Resources & People Operations
• Manage the Director, HR to review, revise, and implement HR policies, practices, benefits, and systems that work at both the organizational and individual level
• Provide proactive and reactive information and support to ensure an inclusive, equitable, and legally compliant experience for all ANetters. Elevate trends and risks alongside recommendations to senior leaders to improve our People practices continually
• Partner with Director, HR, and General Counsel to evaluate and resolve high-stakes employee relations situations
• Coach Director, HR, to ensure accurate, efficient, and values-aligned work of HR Manager (payroll, benefits, communication) and Talent Analyst (data, systems)
• Talent Acquisition
• Manage the Director, Talent Acquisition to oversee full-cycle recruitment and hiring so that ANet attracts and hires strong, diverse talent and meets aggressive hiring targets
• Coach Director, Talent Acquisition to ensure execution of a consistent, efficient, and equitable selection process, development of the Talent Acquisition Manager team and hiring manager training

WHO YOU ARE AND WHAT YOU BRING

• You have a passionate commitment to and a sense of urgency for the support of schools, along with a belief that all students can achieve at high levels.
• You are motivated by working in an environment where we live out our core values daily. You are eager to examine personal archetypes and biases while discussing topics related to race, class, and privilege which relate to ANet’s Advance Equity and People Matter values, and our work towards becoming an anti-racist organization.
• You have developed and led a cohesive talent strategy, including building and managing systems, policies, and practices with an eye for how they advance equity. You demonstrate strong vision and strategic thinking with the ability to connect selection, engagement, training, and development of people with organizational goals and outcomes.
• You have experience leading and managing other managers across performance management, talent development, recruitment, and human resources departments, with particular comfort in anticipating and coordinating workforce development trends and approaches aligned to core values and addressing HR/legal risk. You have previously worked in the talent function for a scaling or mid-size organization with 250+ staff members.
• You are an exceptional listener skilled at cross-functional collaboration and building strong relationships across diverse leadership styles. You have experience managing processes through others remotely and/or across multiple sites.
• You are a bold thinker who is not afraid to build out new strategies and systems from scratch while also identifying opportunities to improve existing ones.
• You have experience training and supporting leaders on HR and talent practices, helping them navigate complex people and HR matters, and developing creative solutions to difficult situations together.
• You lead with a data-driven approach toward achieving outcomes and generating insights that inform talent strategy, including experience managing your own team’s budget while supporting others in using their resources effectively to meet team and org goals.

• You have experience building and implementing performance management rubrics and approaches that are consistent and equitable across functional areas and business lines
• You have experience building adult learning curricula, training plans, and talent development strategies that are actionable and produce tangible results within the fiscal year they’re implemented
• You bring experience and knowledge of up-to-date best practices across different Talent/HR contexts, preferably with experience in the mission-driven, for-profit, technology, and nonprofit sectors.
• You have SPHR or SHRM-SCP certification or equivalent HR functional experience.

WHAT WE OFFER

The salary range for this position is $142,500-$237,500. New staff members typically start between the range minimum and midpoint based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity. In order to uphold our commitment to equity, ANet does not negotiate pay.